FOR the third successive season, Newport Gwent Dragons will put on their cricket whites to take on Monmouthshire and Glamorgan league cricketers, Usk CC.

This annual Twenty20 charity cricket match has seen the Dragons take away two wins at the picturesque Usk ground and, on Sunday 19th July, Dragons players will make no exceptions.

Many of the Dragons first team squad will be there to cheer on the likes of Jason Tovey, Rynard Landman, Geraint Rhys Jones and Pat Leach who all plan to take part in this exciting afternoon of cricket.

The match is in aid of Usk CC's chosen charities – St. David's Hospice Care and Laurence-Moon-Bardet-Biedl Society – and admission is £3 per adult with children just £1.

In addition to the cricket match, the bar will be open and there will be a barbecue along with Ellie's Cakes serving up refreshments throughout the day.

Usk CC chairman Mike Kear said: "We are proud and privileged to welcome the Dragons back to our ground.

"This fixture has become one to look forward to for our players and supporters; it's a great bit of fun which raises money for two charities very close to the club's heart.

"The crowds have steadily increased over the years and we're hoping that word has spread and people turn out to help raise some much needed funds. Over £6,000 has been raised from the last two games.

"We've had a tip off that Rynard Landman has strengthened their cricketing ability and with the likes of Pat Leach and Jason Tovey, who last year hit one of the biggest 6's witnessed on the ground, our lads are really going to have to up their game!"

Newport Gwent Dragons' centre Pat Leach said, "The boys and I are very excited to be taking on Usk Cricket Club in the T20.

"Both of the previous matches have gone down to the last ball and have certainly been played in the right spirit."